Death toll in Washington tank rupture rises to eight as recovery progresses
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Three more people remain missing and are presumed dead, after tank containing chemical mixture collapsed
The confirmed death toll in the chemical tank explosion at a Washington state paper mill rose to eight on Thursday after crews recovered the remains of six workers, officials said.
Three more individuals remain missing and are presumed dead. Eight other people were injured, including a firefighter responding to the incident.
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